Recipes

A Traditional Italian Christmas

it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… Tortellini everywhere!

Panzanella – a Tuscan summer staple

There’s no Tuscan dish that says “summer” more than panzanella, the bread and vegetable salad that accompanies just about every summer picnic or get-together in the region. It’s a versatile dish that can be made with whatever vegetables are abundant in your garden or local market. It can be eaten right away but actually gets…

Crespelle with Asparagus and Zucchini Blossoms

one of my favorite recipes with zucchini/courgette blossoms.

5 fun facts about Zucchini Blossoms and why they rock my world

I remember the first time I ate a fried zucchini blossom. It was an explosion of flavors: slightly sweet (almost like shrimp), a little crunchy, and something I’d describe as sunshine and happiness in the form of food. I can’t get enough of these things. This year we are growing our own zucchini and they’re…